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Architecture & Design
Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi: Everything We Know About Frank Gehry's New Performing Arts Landmark
The late Frank Gehry's final architectural works will soon include a landmark performing arts venue on Saadiyat Island, designed to host more than 365 days of performances each year
By Mona Basharat
Architecture & Design
8 Francis Kéré Projects That Changed the Way We Think About Architecture
To mark the publication of his new monograph Francis Kéré: Building Stories, revisit eight projects that trace the Pritzker Prize-winning architect's people-first approach to design
By Ravail Khan
Homes
A Gio Ponti-Inspired Marble Floor Sets the Tone in This Chelsea Townhouse by Shalini Misra
The graphic design statement is just the beginning of Shalini Misra's richly layered reimagining of a historic London residence
By Amy BradfordPhotography by Mel Yates
Culture & Lifestyle
The Rise of Euromaxxing – and Our Endless Obsession With Mediterranean Living
How Europe turned authenticity into a brand while overlooking parts of the Mediterranean’s true story
By Kieron Marchese
Culture & Lifestyle
Luxury Gym Equipment Now Includes Designer Dumbbells and Crystal Kettlebells
Dior's new Haute Wellness collection is the latest sign that wellness has become luxury's newest design frontier. From Louis Vuitton dumbbells to Swarovski-encrusted kettlebells, these are the brands turning workout equipment into objects of desire
By Kieron Marchese
Homes
Inside Haveli Barood Khana, a 400-Year-Old Lahore Home Still Lived In Today
Tucked within Lahore's Walled City in Pakistan, Mian Yousuf Salahuddin has spent a lifetime reviving his ancestral haveli – preserving centuries of history not as a monument, but as a home
By Mona BasharatPhotography by Sebastian Böttcher
Culture & Lifestyle
Maggie Otieno Turns 150-Year-Old Railway Sleepers Into Monumental Sculptures
As the Kenyan artist prepares for her first solo exhibition in Dubai with Efie Gallery, she opens the doors to her Nairobi studio and the reclaimed materials that shape her monumental sculptures
By Busola EvansPhotography by Khadija Farah
Culture & Lifestyle
Etihad Rail Passenger Trains: Launch Dates, Ticket Prices, Stations and Everything We Know
Tickets go on sale today, while the first passenger service launches on 30 June. Here's everything you need to know about travelling on Etihad Rail
By Amy Bradford